Japanese word

旨

Pronunciation

Romajimune

Meaning

  • nounpoint

Example

話の旨がよく分かりました。hanashi no mune ga yo ku wa ka ri ma shi ta

I clearly understood the point of the story.

Illustration for 旨 (point)

More examples

会議の旨を相手に正確に伝えました。kai gi no mune o ai te ni sei kaku ni tsuta e ma shi ta

I accurately conveyed the point of the meeting.

Core concept

The core meaning or purpose carried by a statement, plan, or matter.

Common phrases

  • 話の旨hanashi no mune

    the point of the story

  • 旨を伝えるmune o tsuta e ru

    convey the point

Similar words

趣旨shushi: The main purpose or meaning expressed by a statement, plan, or activity.
要点yōten: The most important point in a statement, discussion, or set of information.

Definition in Japanese

話や文章が示す最も大切な点、またはそこに込められた意図。hanashi ya bun shō ga shime su motto mo tai setsu na ten ma ta wa so ko ni ko me ra re ta i to

Word origin

The native Japanese noun むね (mune, "main point") is written 旨 (mune, "purport") in this sense, using the Chinese-origin character 旨 (shi, "purport"), whose meaning matches the word.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, 旨 (mune) is more common in formal speech and writing than in casual remarks about what someone means.

Other meanings

  • intentnoun

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